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Wattled Brushturkey

Aepypodius arfakianus

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
53,4 cm
Berat
1445,0 g
Famili
Megapodiidae
Ordo
Galliformes

Tentang

A medium-sized megapode (~1.4 kg) of family Megapodiidae, with a bare red head adorned with yellow and red wattles. Endemic to montane rainforests of New Guinea, occurring from 900 to 2700 m elevation. Builds large mound nests using forest litter for egg incubation. Feeds on seeds and invertebrates. Least Concern with stable populations in remote forests.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 53,4 cm 21.0 in
Berat 1445,0 g 50.97 oz

Identifikasi

Bulu

Plumage is dark blackish-brown overall with slight gloss; bare facial skin red with pendulous yellowish wattles at sides of neck. Underparts slightly paler brown; no wing markings.

Habitat & Range

Rentang Geografis

Endemic to the mountains of the Arfak and Tamrau ranges in the Bird's Head Peninsula of New Guinea. Found at 1,000-2,000 m in montane forest.

Diet & Feeding

Forages in highland New Guinea forests for fallen fruits, seeds, and invertebrates found in leaf litter and soil.

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: M.

Ukuran Sarang

20

Suara

Kicauan

Emits deep, resonant booming calls and low, guttural clucking notes. Pairs vocalize with muffled, booming sounds in New Guinea montane forest; generally quiet compared with other megapodes.

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Galliformes (Gamebirds)
Famili Megapodiidae (Megapodes)
Genus Aepypodius
Spesies Aepypodius arfakianus

Distribution

Wattled Brushturkey has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

What does the Wattled Brushturkey eat?
Forages in highland New Guinea forests for fallen fruits, seeds, and invertebrates found in leaf litter and soil.
Where does the Wattled Brushturkey live?
Endemic to the mountains of the Arfak and Tamrau ranges in the Bird's Head Peninsula of New Guinea. Found at 1,000-2,000 m in montane forest.
Is the Wattled Brushturkey endangered?
The Wattled Brushturkey has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Wattled Brushturkey nest?
Nest type: M.
What does the Wattled Brushturkey sound like?
Emits deep, resonant booming calls and low, guttural clucking notes. Pairs vocalize with muffled, booming sounds in New Guinea montane forest; generally quiet compared with other megapodes.
How big is the Wattled Brushturkey?
The Wattled Brushturkey has a wingspan of 53.4 cm, weight of 1445.0 g.
What order and family does the Wattled Brushturkey belong to?
The Wattled Brushturkey (Aepypodius arfakianus) belongs to the order Galliformes and the family Megapodiidae.

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